European Open Women - Sofia, Bulgaria

Telma Monteiro claims first title of the season

Japan was the expected and undisputed winner of the first day of the European Open  in Sofia. The young and talented Japanese team claimed three out of the four available titles in Sofia. Highlight for Europe was the victory for Telma Monteiro who seems to be back after her debacle…

2 February 2013

European Open Women - Sofia, Bulgaria

Judo season opens in Tbilisi and Sofia

This weekend the season truly begins. The European Open of Tbilisi and Sofia are the first two official events where points can be gained for the IJF World Ranking. For the first time the former World Cup and A-tournament is now named as European Open. In Tbilisi almost 200 participants…

31 January 2013

European Open Women - Sofia, Bulgaria

Germany and Russia make the difference at World Cup Sofia

Three nations won a gold medal today at the first World Cup of this year for women in Sofia. Germany however dominated the women’s U57kg category today taking three medals including a German final, won by Miryam Roper. She prolonged last year’s title in Sofia and collected her second every…

28 January 2012